Student Engagement

Asian Nursing Students At Columbia (ANSAC) aims to provide representation of the Asian and Pacific Islander community within Columbia University SON and to provide a space that fosters learning, leadership, opportunity, and community. ANSAC strives to explore, share, and embrace the varied experiences including challenges, obstacles, and responsibilities specific to nursing students, nurses, and communities in which they come from. 

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Columbia Black Student Nurses (CBSN) promotes, advocates, and supports professional development, educational opportunities and improving health outcomes. CBSN strives to create a safe and welcoming space at Columbia where students, faculty, and staff can connect, share ideas, exchange experiences, and engage in meaningful dialogue.  

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Columbia Latinx Nurses is committed to creating a supportive community for students at the School of Nursing. By emphasizing knowledge, dialogue, service, empowerment, and belonging, the group fosters cultural exchange, enhances educational opportunities, and promotes cultural humility through activities that uplift and celebrate various identities and experiences.

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Columbia Nursing Pathways Collective Club (CNPCC) aims to cultivate meaningful connections among students, faculty, alumni, and professionals in both clinical and non-clinical fields. Through these relationships and interdisciplinary collaboration with other schools at Columbia, the goal of CNPCC is to educate nursing students on the diverse career opportunities available with a nursing degree.

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Columbia Outpatient aims to foster a personal and professional network that organizes enriching academic and social events to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ health issues on campus, in the NYC community, and beyond. 

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Affiliated with the National Student Nurses' Association, the Columbia Student Nurse Association chapter works to facilitate the transition from student to professional nurse through the development of leadership, innovation, and service.

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Columbia University Men in Nursing aims to help shape the practice, education, research, and leadership for men in the nursing profession. They aim to work together with all nurses to strengthen and humanize health care, while they research, educate, and disseminate information about men's health issues and the nursing profession in general.

son_meninnursing@cumc.columbia.edu

Doctoral Student Organization (DSO) promotes the collaboration of clinical and research communities within the School of Nursing. DSO provides networking, social, and educational activities to achieve a collaborative community. 

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Nursing Students for Mental Health provides Columbia Nursing students with a safe space to learn more about taking care of their own mental well-being as students and about mental health as it relates to nursing and the nurses’ scope of practice. To accomplish this goal, the organization hosts events such as wellness workshops, guest speakers, and collaborations with mental health resources on campus. The organization, overall, provides students with a platform to learn about mental health in their future careers while also working to support student mental health now.

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Students interested in starting a new student organization can start the process each Spring term. Prior to requesting a new student organization:

Research – Is there another organization already at Columbia Nursing that is similar to what you have envisioned? Was the organization that you’re looking to begin already established at some point? 

Be Intentional – What benefit do you hope your organization will bring to its members, the campus, and surrounding community? Do you see your organization having a lasting presence on campus after you graduate? Does your interest or cause have staying power?

If you are ready to start the approval process of registering a new group, our office is here to assist you in your efforts. Interested students should complete the Student Organization Inquiry Form and schedule a meeting with the Office of Student Services. Staff will meet with you to learn about the purpose of establishing the new group, inform you of policies and procedures to successfully start a new group, and inform you of next steps.

Questions? Contact the Office of Student Services at OSSnursing@cumc.columbia.edu.

The Peer Connections Program (PCP) assists incoming new students in navigating and acclimating to the Columbia Nursing community. This program is offered in the Summer semester. New students who have questions on getting acclimated to NYC life, need tips on time management, and/or just want to talk and connect with a fellow student - a Peer Ambassador will be a great resource as you start your nursing journey. New students receive PCP application information the month before the program starts, and are connected with a second year Peer Ambassador at the start of their program.  

Peer Ambassadors are current students trained on the resources available to Columbia Nursing students. The Peer Connections Program is an opportunity for currently enrolled students to develop peer support skills within the Columbia Nursing community by becoming a Peer Ambassador. Peer Ambassador applications open to continuing students each Spring.  
 
Peer Ambassadors Expectations 

• Serve as Peer Ambassador for the full Summer session. 
• Attend a mandatory in-person training provided by the Office of Student Services 
• Attend Monthly Peer Ambassador check-in meetings 
• Connect with assigned students weekly either virtually, by text, or in person 
• Abide by Columbia University, and School of Nursing, and Peer Connections Program policies and guidelines 
• Be available to assist during Orientation Week if needed 
• Consistently communicate with assigned students (2-5) during their first summer semester at Columbia Nursing  
• Be in good academic, professional, and behavioral standing with the University 

Peer Ambassadors Key Responsibilities 

Peer Ambassadors will: 

• Welcome and build positive relationships with assigned new students 
• Support new students in adjusting to university life and Columbia Nursing culture 
• Share knowledge of campus services, resources, and involvement opportunities 
• Encourage new student participation in social, academic, and Columbia Nursing community activities 
• Help foster a sense of belonging 
• Listen actively, provide encouragement, and refer students to professional supports when needed 
• Act as positive role models and representatives of the university community 

This is a safe space where the experiences of Parents and/or Caregivers are shared.  This group provides students a moment in their day to pause and reset. Students have the opportunity to share the joys and challenges of parenting and/or caring for loved ones while juggling their academic careers. Students support, encourage, and motivate one another as they navigate their nursing journey. 

This is a safe space where the experiences of First-Generation College Students are shared. Students can connect with other students living a similar experience.  First Generation students are in the unique position of being the first in their families to pursue higher education and can share the joy and challenges of this reality.  Students support, encourage, and motivate one another as they manage the expectations of family and loved ones.